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Announcing Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week

~ VTC and VRLTA to encourage Virginians to order takeout from local restaurants March 30-April 5, 2020 ~ RICHMOND - To support restaurants across the Commonwealth that have been forced to close dining rooms due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association (VRLTA) have announced Virginia is for … [Read more...] about Announcing Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week

Incredible Virtual Tours to Explore Virginia From Home

With the international crisis regarding COVID-19, also referred to as Coronavirus, visitors may be cancelling or rescheduling upcoming travel plans and staying home. While people are self-isolating and social distancing, many museums, historic sites and other tourism destinations are offering virtual options for visitors to explore and learn. Mount Vernon will … [Read more...] about Incredible Virtual Tours to Explore Virginia From Home

Brunswick County Launches Brunswick Stew Tour

BRUNSWICK COUNTY - Today, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors launched the Brunswick Stew Tour, a new tourism initiative which highlights Virginia's world-famous Brunswick Stew and showcases local businesses in Brunswick County. The Brunswick Stew Tour is an all-inclusive self-guided tour that highlights the area's delicious stew from various perspectives, with … [Read more...] about Brunswick County Launches Brunswick Stew Tour

Virginia Tourism Encourages Travelers to Participate in National Plan for Vacation Day

(RICHMOND) - Today, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) reminds travelers to begin planning their vacations on National Plan for Vacation Day, January 28, 2020. National Plan for Vacation Day, developed by the U.S. Travel Association, is a day to encourage Americans to plan their time off. Last year, more than 768 million vacation days went unused. Research shows that … [Read more...] about Virginia Tourism Encourages Travelers to Participate in National Plan for Vacation Day